Match Report
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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Palmerston Park where Queen of the South play host to Inverness Caledonian Thistle. A crowd of 19,512 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Queen of the South are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Inverness Caledonian Thistle appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Gavin Souness.
The pitch is in good condition.
Queen of the South are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Inverness Caledonian Thistle appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Gavin Souness.
0.00
0-0Inverness Caledonian Thistle kick off and get the first half underway!
2.56
0-0Kevin Riza flicks a high pass forward. Del Beattie holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Del Beattie shoots from long range but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
3.22
0-0Malte Ahrens flicks a high pass forward. Del Beattie controls it well on his chest. With a delightful solo run, Del Beattie stretches the opposition's defence. Del Beattie shoots from long range but Guillermo Moreno is on top of it.
4.59
1-0Aziz Guillou makes a simple pass to Damir Marsiglia. Damir Marsiglia lofts in a cross ball towards Gary Young. Gary Young is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Gary Young!
8.34
1-0David Burley sees John Strachan in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. John Strachan knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
15.49
Aziz Guillou volleys a long ball forward. Steve Defoe shoots from long range. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Nice keeping!
18.46
1-0John Mason barges into Malte Ahrens. The referee calls over John Mason and shows him a yellow card! Malte Ahrens runs off the knock.
21.59
Stuart Johnstone flicks a high pass forward to Neil Matteo who brings the ball under control. Neil Matteo shoots from long range his aim is horrendously poor!
26.51
Del Beattie darts forward. Del Beattie knocks in a cross ball towards Martin Parker. Martin Parker heads the ball goalwards. Guillermo Moreno didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
27.49
Steve Defoe knocks the ball to his team mate, Gary Young. Gary Young knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
33.22
Steve Defoe hits a low pass to Gary Young. Gary Young knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Matt Hopkin.
39.12
Steve Defoe makes a simple pass to Gary Young. Gary Young knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gavin Niven.
44.42
Matt Hopkin breaks forward. Matt Hopkin makes a beautiful solo run. Matt Hopkin lofts in a cross ball towards David Burley. David Burley powers a header at goal. Magnificent save by Elkin Maldonado!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Queen of the South appear unchanged since the first half. Inverness Caledonian Thistle also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Queen of the South kick off!
48.53
Del Beattie sees space and advances. Del Beattie shoots from distance. The ball takes a deflection leaving Guillermo Moreno with no chance!! Goal for Queen of the South!
55.39
David Burley sees John Mason in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. John Mason whips in a cross ball towards Neil Matteo. Neil Matteo beats his man to it with a header. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
57.51
2-0Stuart Johnstone makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Garry Mcallister. Garry Mcallister changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Garry Mcallister knocks the ball forward to John Mason but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
59.15
Bruno Moreira flicks a high ball forward to Gary Young who takes it down. Gary Young knocks in a cross ball towards Damir Marsiglia. Damir Marsiglia rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Guillermo Moreno gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice keeping!
60.09
Aziz Guillou controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Kevin Riza. Kevin Riza hits a low pass to Steve Defoe. Steve Defoe knocks in a cross ball towards Gary Young. Gary Young outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
61.56
Malte Ahrens flicks a high pass forward. Martin Parker collects the pass. Martin Parker sees Del Beattie in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Del Beattie knocks in a cross ball towards Martin Parker. Martin Parker outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Guillermo Moreno manages to gather it.
63.12
Malte Ahrens makes a simple pass to Steve Defoe. Steve Defoe lofts in a cross ball towards Martin Parker. Martin Parker jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Guillermo Moreno didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
66.07
Steve Defoe hits a low pass to Gary Young. Gary Young lofts in a cross ball towards Steve Defoe. Steve Defoe heads the ball goalwards but it flies just off target!
73.45
Malte Ahrens flicks a high pass forward. Kevin Riza controls it well on his chest. Kevin Riza sees Martin Parker in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Martin Parker finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
77.57
Malte Ahrens flicks a high pass forward. Del Beattie collects the pass. Del Beattie passes the ball forward to Damir Marsiglia. Damir Marsiglia shoots from long range. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
78.46
Jorge Veloso passes the ball forward to Damir Marsiglia. Damir Marsiglia knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Stuart Johnstone.
79.56
Bruno Moreira kicks a strong pass forward to Kevin Riza. Kevin Riza hits a low pass to Del Beattie. Del Beattie lofts in a cross ball towards Martin Parker. Martin Parker jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
84.17
Kevin Riza makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Del Beattie. Del Beattie lofts in a cross ball towards Martin Parker. Martin Parker is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but is denied by Guillermo Moreno. Excellent save.
85.09
Del Beattie threads a neat ball through to Damir Marsiglia. Damir Marsiglia controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Queen of the South!
90.00
Aziz Guillou kicks a strong pass forward to Del Beattie. Del Beattie knocks the ball forward to Damir Marsiglia. Damir Marsiglia knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
12
1
Shots off Target
4
2
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
65.2%
34.8%
Play Area
25.8%
42.7%
31.5%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Del Beattie of Queen of the South |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Elkin Maldonado (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Bruno Moreira (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Malte Ahrens (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Aziz Guillou (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Jorge Veloso (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Del Beattie (MID) |  | 9 |
| 7. | Kevin Riza (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Steve Defoe (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Damir Marsiglia (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Martin Parker (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Gary Young (ATT) | | 7 |
| 12. | Billy Brady (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Matt James (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Jakob Lange (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Guillermo Moreno (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Matt Hopkin (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Stuart Johnstone (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Gavin Niven (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Garry Mcallister (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | David Burley (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Gavin Rae (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | John Strachan (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | John Mason (ATT) |  | 5 |
| 10. | Neil Matteo (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Felice Biagioni (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Billy Davidson (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Guido Ambrosino (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Callum Hansen (GK) | 0 | |